While we all know that it’s better to shop local and shop small, some people are still going to shop with a big online retailer, especially if we’re trying to limit our outings during the pandemic. You can still make the decision to support local businesses if you must use your Amazon account to shop…
Author: Jay Minter
Wrap Up Buy Local Week – By Buying Local
This is BC Buy Local Week, but that does not mean shopping local isn’t important every day of the year.We all know that this has been a very difficult year on everyone, especially on our smaller and medium local businesses. Covid-19 have meant many entrepreneurs have had a difficult time making end-meet due to restrictions…
It’s Commodore Ballroom Day!
Today, is Commodore Ballroom Day! To celebrate its 90th anniversary, Mayor of the City of Vancouver, Kennedy Stewart, has made the official proclamation that December 3, 2020 is Commodore Ballroom Day, acknowledging the cultural legacy and historic significance of the legendary downtown Vancouver ballroom. The proclamation kicked off a series of celebrations for the venue’s…
Picks of the Week – December 2, 2020
While it’s still not recommended to socialize, let’s see what we can find to entertain ourselves safely or virtually. Bands: Tonight, enjoy the UBC Bands: Fall Showcase presented online by the woodwind, brass, and percussion chamber ensembles performing music by Mozart, Brahms, Joplin and more Symphony: December 4, join the UBC Symphony Orchestra for a…
Think of Theatres this Giving Tuesday
Today has become known as Giving Tuesday, a day to give-back following the shopping blitz of Black Friday-Cyber Monday. There are many worthy organizations in need of assistance, this year perhaps think about supporting your favourite local live theatre. Throughout the pandemic restrictions have closed or severely limited the capacity for our live theatres to…
Support Museums & Galleries on Cyber Monday
When you’re shopping online this Cyber Monday, there’s a great way to find unique gifts, many of them from local artisans, and support your local Museum or Art Gallery while you’re doing it. With restrictions limiting visitors, the local Arts institutions are not welcoming the admissions that they usually see coming through the doors. Many…
Bring Vancouver Christmas Market Home For The Holidays
There was great disappointment when Vancouver Christmas Market cancelled the 2020 market. However, the Market team and vendors have adapted to bring us a unique market experience suited for the year’s pandemic restrictions. Vancouver Christmas Market has curated three Gift Boxes packed with goodies from the market’s vendors. Priced at three different tiers; Jovial Box…